What time is it in Charlotte right now?

Charlotte uses Eastern Daylight Time (America/New_York, EDT) at UTC−4. The live current time in Charlotte is shown at the top of this page and updates automatically.

What timezone is Charlotte in?

Charlotte is on Eastern Daylight Time (IANA: America/New_York, abbreviation: EDT).

What is Charlotte's UTC offset?

Charlotte is currently UTC−4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Charlotte observe daylight saving?

Yes — Charlotte observes daylight saving time. Charlotte is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and the next clock change is on November 1, 2026.

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Current Time in Charlotte

The current time in Charlotte is 3:38 PM. Charlotte is on Eastern Daylight Time (America/New_York, EDT), UTC−4.

Last updated July 18, 2026 · Maintained by Clockjumper

3:38 PM

Sunday, Aug 23

Charlotte is in the EST (EST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone: Eastern Daylight Time
America/New_York · EDT
UTC offset: UTC−4
Daylight saving now: Yes — Charlotte is on summer time
Next clock change: November 1, 2026

What time is it in Charlotte when it's 12:00 PM in…

City (12:00 PM)	Time in Charlotte
Los Angeles	3:00 PM
Chicago	1:00 PM
London	7:00 AM
Dubai	4:00 AM
Mumbai	2:30 AM
Singapore	12:00 AM
Hong Kong	12:00 AM
Tokyo	11:00 PM (prev day)
Sydney	10:00 PM (prev day)

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Charlotte right now?: Charlotte uses Eastern Daylight Time (America/New_York, EDT) at UTC−4. The live current time in Charlotte is shown at the top of this page and updates automatically.
What timezone is Charlotte in?: Charlotte is on Eastern Daylight Time (IANA: America/New_York, abbreviation: EDT).
What is Charlotte's UTC offset?: Charlotte is currently UTC−4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.
Does Charlotte observe daylight saving?: Yes — Charlotte observes daylight saving time. Charlotte is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and the next clock change is on November 1, 2026.